Wave properties
Wa-1 Wave Machines
Published: Tuesday 14 March 2006
To demonstrate the basic principles of wave motion. Wave machines exist to demonstrate both longitudinal and transverse waves.
Wa-2 Phase and Group Velocity
Published: Tuesday 14 March 2006
To demonstrate the difference between phase and group velocity.
Wa-3 The Ripple Tank
Published: Tuesday 14 March 2006
To Demonstrate wave phenomena using a ripple tank.
Wa-4 Crova's Disc
Published: Tuesday 14 March 2006
To demonstrate standing waves and progressive waves.
Wa-5 Speed of Sound (Density Dependence)
Published: Tuesday 14 March 2006
To demonstrate the dependance of the velocity of sound upon the density of the carrier gas.
Wa-6 The Speed of Sound (Using Lissajous figures)
Published: Tuesday 14 March 2006
To measure the speed of sound in air using ultrasonic transducers by the Lissajous method.